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Are Migraines All in Your Heart?
It might feel like a hole being drilled into the head, but it could be a hole in the heart that causes migraines. Now, a California company wants to treat the killer headaches by "welding" shut heart defects. By Jenny Cutraro. Discovering An Ecosystem Beneath A Collapsed Antarctic Ice Shelf
The chance discovery of a vast ecosystem beneath the collapsed Larsen Ice Shelf will allow scientists to explore the uncharted life below Antarctica's floating ice shelves and further probe the origins of life in extreme environments. Researchers discovered the sunless habitat after a recent underwater video study examining a deep glacial trough in the northwestern Weddell Sea following the sudden Larsen B shelf collapse in 2002. About Mardi Gras: History of King Cakes
This cake baked with a toy baby in it is a staple of New Orleans cuisine. King cakes are typically served from the Feast of the Epiphany (Twelfth Night) through Mardi Gras, the pre-Lenten celebration. Includes two king cake recipes. From NOLA.com. U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Anniversary of Americans With D
"On this day in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, guaranteeing equal opportunity for people with disabilities in public accommodations, commercial facilities, employment, transportation, state and local government services and telecommunications."The site provides a selection of statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau about the population distribution of people with a disability, the employment rate for people with disabilities, and related information. Massive MicroRNA Scan Uncovers Leads To Treating Muscle Degeneration
An increasing number of genes have been linked to muscular dystrophy and related disorders that cause muscle weakness and wasting, but it's still largely unknown how these genes cause disease, and, more importantly, how to translate the discoveries into treatments. A wealth of new clues about how muscle function is regulated has been found by analyzing microRNAs -- tiny bits of code that govern gene expression. More Than A Pill: Complementary Medicine Can Help With Chronic Pain
Mr. Jones has chronic back pain. He cannot sleep, bend or stand for long periods of time because of the pain. He cannot lose weight because the pain keeps him from exercising. Jones is a case study in a publication by a University of Missouri-Columbia occupational therapy professor to show that chronic pain can be treated by more than just a pill. Avoiding Amputation: Early Infection Intervention Can Save Feet &Legs
A small sore on a toe may not seem like a major medical threat. But for the millions of people who have diabetes, it can be the first step on a road that leads to severe infection and the amputation of a foot -- or even a leg. Now, a new study may help more people save their limbs. Environmental Setting Of Human Migrations In The Circum-Pacific Region
This new study adds insight into the migration of anatomically modern humans out of Africa and into Asia less than 100,000 years before present. The comprehensive review of human genetic, environmental and archaeological data from the circum-Pacific region supports the hypothesis that modern humans migrated into eastern Asia via a southern coastal route. Discovery Links Blood Cell Defect To Common Lung Disorder, Leads To No
A persistent scarcity of oxygen in body tissues -- a widespread problem in patients with heart or lung disease -- can create a defect of red blood cells that further exacerbates the condition by constricting blood vessels in the lung, Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found.
Flatworm, Heal Thyself: Scientists Identify Gene Involved In Stem Cell
No matter how you slice it, the freshwater planarian possesses an amazing ability to regenerate lost body parts. Chop one into pieces, and each piece can grow into a complete planarian. The flatworm relies upon a population of stem cells to accomplish this remarkable feat; recent work sheds light on how planarians maintain these stem cells throughout their lives.
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